Heartfelt thanks from all of our family to Shaun ,and to everyone who attended the funeral of my wonderful Mam in law Ethel, to everyone who donated to the British Heart Foundation, the total of which in the chapel was £513 as well as the online donations, and for all the cards and messages, and flowers we were given, also a big thankyou to Rhonda and her staff at Andrew Gray's including Joanna and the girls in the office, for their professionalism, kindness, and total respect for our family,xxx
Ethel Wilkinson (5 May 1931 - 24 May 2026)
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Ethel
British Heart Foundation
Funeral Director
- Location
- Hetton Big Club Rear of Richard Street Hetton le Hole DH5 9HN
- Date
- 16th Jun 2026
- Time
- 1.30pm
Wilkinson
Hetton-le-Hole
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 24th May aged 95 years, Ethel (nee. Kirby).
The loving wife of the late Billy. The devoted mother of Brian and David, and dear mother-in-law of Jeanette, Allison and Syl. A much loved nana to Julie, Sharon, Dane, Natalie, Helen and Ben. A cherished little-nana/ grandma to Dylan, Lloyd, Alfie, Ruby, Jude, Sonny, Kobi and Charlie. A treasured great-great nana Macy, Willow, Beau and Benji. A dear step-nana to Kieran, Evan and the late Adam. Also a special aunty, great-aunty and good friend to many. Loved and remembered always.
Friends please meet on Tuesday 16th June for a service in Independent Methodist Chapel, Hetton-le-Hole at 11:45am. A committal service will follow at Sunderland Crematorium. All are welcome after the service to Hetton Big Club for refreshments and to continue the celebration of Ethel’s life.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers are gratefully received in memory of Ethel for the British Heart Foundation. A donation box will be available at the Church.
All enquiries to Andrew Grey Funeral Directors, 30 Station Road, Hetton-le-Hole. Tel: 0191 5265800. Forever in our hearts.
Funeral Director: Mrs Rhonda Richardson
With deepest sympathy from Andrew and staff.

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